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National Science Foundation

FYI covers NSF’s major research and facilities programs, with a special focus on the Math and Physical Sciences Directorate. FYI also covers the foundation’s general policy, strategy, and administration, as well as activities of the National Science Board.

Quantum Legislation Leaps Forward

5 Jul 2018

Last week, the House Science Committee advanced bipartisan legislation that would launch a 10-year National Quantum Initiative to increase coordination and funding of quantum R&D supported by the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and National Institute of Standards and Technology. Meanwhile, in the Senate, leaders of the Commerce Committee have introduced a companion bill, and the Armed Services Committee is seeking to establish a separate quantum R&D program for the defense agencies.

FY19 Appropriations Bills: National Science Foundation

15 Jun 2018

In their fiscal year 2019 proposals, House and Senate appropriators reject the Trump administration’s proposed 4 percent cut to the National Science Foundation and instead plan to boost it by between 4 and 5 percent.

Science Committee Seeks to Launch a National Quantum Initiative

29 May 2018

The House Science Committee plans to introduce a bill next month that would create a 10-year National Quantum Initiative aimed at increasing America’s strategic focus on quantum information science and technology development.

National Science Board Reflects on Role in Spotlighting China’s R&D Rise

15 May 2018

With several members departing and new leadership incoming, the National Science Board used much of its May meeting to reflect on how it has ramped up its engagement on policy matters in recent years. One focus of discussion was how the board has increasingly drawn attention to the emergence of China as a global leader in science and engineering.

FY19 House Spending Bills Boost DOE, NSF, and NASA Science, Cut NIST and NOAA

10 May 2018

Draft spending bills advanced this week in the House offer initial indications of the outlook for federal science funding in fiscal year 2019. The picture emerging is largely positive, with House appropriators seeking substantial increases for several science agencies.

Science Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Boost STEM Apprenticeships and Training

24 Apr 2018

The House Science Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that would direct the National Science Foundation to support several new grant programs focused on mentoring, training, and apprenticeships in STEM fields.

Final FY18 Appropriations: National Science Foundation

29 Mar 2018

The final spending legislation for fiscal year 2018 boosts the National Science Foundation budget by 4 percent to $7.8 billion, a modest raise compared to what several other science agencies are receiving.

FY19 Budget Request: NSF Bets on Big Ideas

2 Mar 2018

The National Science Foundation budget is held essentially flat in the fiscal year 2019 request, but beneath the topline numbers are significant changes, including a new cross-disciplinary funding model to support the foundation’s 10 Big Ideas.

NSF and NIST Directors, Senators Sound Alarm on Rising International Competition

2 Feb 2018

At a Senate hearing held to review implementation of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, the directors of the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as several senators raised concerns about how rising international competition in R&D threatens U.S. economic competitiveness and leadership in innovation.

Biennial Report Shows US at Risk of Losing Global R&D Leadership to China

23 Jan 2018

While the U.S. continues to lead in many science and engineering measures, including overall R&D spending, China is rapidly catching up with the U.S. in the rankings, according to the National Science Board’s latest Science and Engineering Indicators report.

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